Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star with Case certificate_of_authenticity in silver gilt and white

in silver gilt and white enamels in exceptional condition

11mm (w) x 9

the bowl measuring 41

horizontal pinback (catch broken off)

she states

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star with Case certificate_of_authenticity in silver gilt and white, Zuih sh, Institution date: January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. An Order of the Sacred Treasure II Class Star, an eight point star with white and blue enamelled rays with red glass beads around the central medallion. The reverse with Japanese characters, a vertical pin back and dual stays. The Breast Star measures at 74 mm in diameter, weighs 91. 8 grams, and the enamels are intact. Scratches are evident on several of the glass beads, however the star